How to Grow Sweet Potato Vine

Sweet potato leaves offer bold color from spring through fall. You don't need to overwinter -- treat this vine as an annual.

In addition to the garden-variety green foliage, you'll find an abundance of new cultivars with striking leaf shapes, in a
stunning range of colors: lime green, golden yellow, coppery gold with a tinge of red, and rich, purplish-black.

There is one draw-back with this vigorous vine...it has a tendency to take over any space available. It will
crowd other plants if you let it.

Don't be afraid to cut mature sweet potato vines back as much as needed to keep it under control. And don't throw away those
cuttings, either. They'll root easily if you poke them into moist soil.

Wondering where to growsweet potato plant?

Its trailing habit makes it ideal for a warm, sunny windowsill.
Plant it in a hanging basket -- or a windowbox -- and let its lush vines spill over the side. Or use it
as an underplanting for tall flowers outdoors.

Allow it to climb a trellis, if you want.
This twining climber makes a gorgeous backdrop for tall, upright plants in contrasting colors.

Sweet Potato Vine Care Tips

Origin: Central America

Height: Up to 12 in (30 cm) tall; will spread or trail several ft if not cut back.

Light: Moderate to bright light. Will tolerate some direct sunlight.

Water: Keep soil evenly moist at all times. This fast-growing vine is thirsty and dries out
quickly in a container, so check it often. Use a container with drainage holes to
prevent soggy soil.